Samwise NFL Newsletter
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Jets Sign Guard Joe Tippmann to Four-Year, $66.4 Million Extension
The New York Jets agreed to terms with starting guard Joe Tippmann on a four-year, $66.4 million extension that includes $34.9 million guaranteed, NFL Network reported Tuesday. The deal keeps Tippmann, a second-round pick in 2023, under contract through the 2030 season. The agreement carries an average of roughly $15.5 million per year, ranking him among the league’s higher-paid guards. Tippmann moved from center to right guard because of offensive line injuries during the 2024 campaign and started full time at right guard last year. The extension secures a young interior lineman as the Jets continue building around their offensive front.
Sources: NFL.com
Cowboys Limit Dak Prescott at Minicamp With Knee Soreness
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott was limited during the team’s mandatory minicamp on Tuesday because of knee soreness, head coach Brian Schottenheimer told reporters. Schottenheimer described the move as precautionary and said the injury is nothing to be concerned about as Prescott prepares for the 2026 season. Despite the limited designation, Prescott took one rep in the first 11-on-11 period, then three of four in the next, handled all 7-on-7 work and completed all five passes during the two-minute drill. The Cowboys are holding their three-day minicamp from June 16 to 18 at their facility.
Sources: NFL.com
Falcons’ Michael Penix Jr. Not Yet Cleared for Team Drills
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has not yet been cleared to participate in 11-on-11 drills at mandatory minicamp, head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters Tuesday. Penix, who is recovering from a knee issue, has taken part in the Falcons’ offseason program on a limited basis. Stefanski said the quarterback is exactly where he needs to be in his rehabilitation and remains on schedule. Penix will continue with individual drills and seven-on-seven work during the week. His competition with free-agent signing Tua Tagovailoa is not expected to begin until training camp opens later this summer in Atlanta.
Sources: NFL.com
Titans’ Cam Ward Says Throwing Shoulder Is Healthy at Minicamp
Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward told reporters at mandatory minicamp Tuesday that his throwing shoulder is fine and that he has no issues with it. Ward injured his right throwing shoulder in Week 18 of last season, but the problem did not require offseason surgery, according to NFL.com. The reassurance comes as the Titans, who held the No. 1 overall pick, continue developing Ward as their franchise quarterback. Tennessee’s mandatory minicamp runs June 16 to 17. The team also signed center Andre James and defensive end Jalyn Holmes while waiving center Trey Hill and defensive lineman C.J. Ravenell.
Sources: NFL.com
Saints’ Alvin Kamara Reports to Mandatory Minicamp, Works Limited
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara reported to mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, with his status unchanged from his appearance at organized team activities two weeks earlier, according to ESPN. Kamara did limited work and did not participate in 11-on-11 drills, which coach Kellen Moore said was part of the plan given the back’s limited practice time with the team. The Saints had full attendance, with every player present for the mandatory session. Kamara’s contract situation has lingered through the offseason, and his appearance keeps him with the team as New Orleans works toward a resolution before the 2026 regular season begins.
Sources: ESPN
Cameron Jordan Re-Signs With Saints for 16th NFL Season
Veteran defensive end Cameron Jordan re-signed with the New Orleans Saints on a one-year deal following a Tuesday visit, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. The agreement returns Jordan to New Orleans for his 16th NFL season, all spent with the Saints. Jordan has been a cornerstone of the franchise’s defensive line since the team drafted him in the first round in 2011. The re-signing came on the same day the Saints opened mandatory minicamp with full attendance. New Orleans continues to retain familiar veterans as it shapes its roster ahead of the 2026 campaign under coach Kellen Moore.
Sources: NFL.com
Bengals’ Josh Newton Picks Off Joe Burrow on Minicamp Day 1
Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Josh Newton intercepted quarterback Joe Burrow during the opening day of mandatory minicamp on Tuesday at the team’s practice fields, according to Bengals.com. Newton broke on a pass intended for receiver Tee Higgins for the takeaway, though he was called for pass interference a few plays later. With safety Dax Hill sidelined, Newton ran with the first-team defense on the outside, a shift from the slot role he has primarily played during his two seasons in Cincinnati. The Bengals opened their mandatory minicamp Tuesday, kicking off a week of work as competition develops across the secondary.
Sources: Bengals.com
Vikings Hiring Former Bears GM Ryan Pace as Football Advisor
The Minnesota Vikings are hiring former Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace as a football advisor, ESPN reported Tuesday. Pace served as the Bears’ general manager from 2015 through the 2021 season before being dismissed. The move adds front-office experience to Minnesota’s personnel operation. On the same day, the Vikings signed tight end Marshall Lang and defensive lineman Jahvaree Ritzie while releasing offensive tackle Caleb Etienne and defensive lineman Monkell Goodwine in a series of roster moves. The transactions came as Minnesota continued shaping its roster during the mandatory minicamp portion of the offseason program ahead of the 2026 season.
Sources: NFL.com
Jets Hold Out Rookie QB Cade Klubnik With Back Spasms
New York Jets quarterback Cade Klubnik sat out Tuesday’s mandatory minicamp practice after experiencing back spasms last week, head coach Aaron Glenn told reporters. Glenn said the decision to hold out Klubnik, a fourth-round draft pick, was precautionary. The rookie is part of the Jets’ quarterback room as the team develops young talent at the position. New York also signed defensive lineman Darrell Jackson Jr., a fourth-round selection at pick No. 103. The Jets opened mandatory minicamp this week, the same week the team announced its four-year extension with starting guard Joe Tippmann as it continues solidifying its roster.
Sources: NFL.com
Falcons’ James Pearce Jr. Returns to Team for Minicamp
Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. returned to the team for mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, his first appearance since he was arrested and charged in February, according to The Washington Times. Most of the roster practiced on the opening day, with no noted absences, while a handful of players were limited or held out because of injuries. Pearce’s return adds the pass rusher back to the defensive picture as Atlanta opens its mandatory sessions. The Falcons also hosted six players for tryouts during the week, including veteran defensive tackle Byron Cowart, as the team rounds out its offseason roster.
Sources: The Washington Times
Final 2025 regular-season standings — the 2026 season opens in September.
American Football Conference
AFC East
1. New England Patriots — 14–3–0
2. Buffalo Bills — 12–5–0
3. Miami Dolphins — 7–9–0
4. New York Jets — 3–13–0
AFC North
1. Pittsburgh Steelers — 10–7–0
2. Baltimore Ravens — 8–9–0
3. Cincinnati Bengals — 6–10–0
4. Cleveland Browns — 4–12–0
AFC South
1. Jacksonville Jaguars — 13–4–0
2. Houston Texans — 12–5–0
3. Indianapolis Colts — 8–8–0
4. Tennessee Titans — 3–13–0
AFC West
1. Denver Broncos — 14–3–0
2. Los Angeles Chargers — 11–6–0
3. Kansas City Chiefs — 6–10–0
4. Las Vegas Raiders — 2–14–0
National Football Conference
NFC East
1. Philadelphia Eagles — 11–6–0
2. Dallas Cowboys — 7–9–1
3. Washington Commanders — 4–12–0
4. New York Giants — 4–13–0
NFC North
1. Chicago Bears — 11–6–0
2. Detroit Lions — 9–8–0
3. Minnesota Vikings — 9–8–0
4. Green Bay Packers — 9–7–1
NFC South
1. Carolina Panthers — 8–9–0
2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers — 8–9–0
3. Atlanta Falcons — 8–9–0
4. New Orleans Saints — 6–11–0
NFC West
1. Seattle Seahawks — 14–3–0
2. Los Angeles Rams — 12–5–0
3. San Francisco 49ers — 12–5–0
4. Arizona Cardinals — 3–14–0
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